Job Title: Analyst (Commercial & Revenue Assurance)
Company: Zest4 (The wholesale division of Focus Group)
Location: Manchester (Wilmslow office) Hybrid - 3 days office per week
Kick-start your career as an Analyst with this exciting role...
Founded in 2013 by experienced telecommunications professionals, Zest4 has rapidly grown to become one of the UK’s leading providers of Unified Communications solutions. In 2023, Zest4 joined the Focus Group UK to lead the wholesale / indirect strategic channel offering for the group.
ROLE SUMMARY
To support Commercial and Revenue Assurance processes within Zest4, reporting to the Senior Analyst (Commercial & Revenue Assurance). You will assist with daily Commercial and Revenue Assurance tasks, gaining knowledge of our products and propositions, and supporting the business in leveraging revenue and margin opportunities. You will be an integral part of a skilled team.
* Assist the Senior Analyst with commercial analysis of supplier, customer (partner), and sales performance for insights, reporting, and forecasting.
* Perform monthly margin/revenue assurance on supplier invoices, highlight exceptions, and follow up for resolution.
This role requires experience in finance, commercial analysis, data interpretation, and insight generation, working closely with finance, sales, and operations teams.
Strong numerical skills, the ability to handle large datasets, and to provide concise analyses and recommendations are essential.
The successful candidate should have:
* 1-2 years’ experience in a Commercial/Analyst role.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Good numeracy and analytical skills.
* Commercial and business acumen.
Prerequisite skills / experience
* Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel (PivotTables, lookups).
Desirable skills / experience
* A degree in Mathematics, Accountancy, Business, or similar, and/or postgraduate qualifications.
* Experience in telecommunications finance or commercial roles is advantageous.
* Knowledge of SQL using Oracle SQL Developer is a plus but not essential.
* Salary: £27k-£30k, depending on skills and experience.
* Performance-based bonuses up to £3k annually.
* Staff discounts, private medical, life assurance.
* Hybrid working (3 days in-office).
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Increasing holiday entitlement in the first two years.
* Regular social events, team activities, and volunteering opportunities.
* Comprehensive training and personal development support.
At Focus Group, we foster an inclusive, collaborative, and rewarding environment where you can thrive and make a real impact. We are proud to be recognized as one of the UK’s best 100 Companies to Work For 2021 and winners of the BVCA 2023 Vision Award for our commitment to culture and ESG.
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